Jarek Hernandez is a Los Angeles salsa dancer and instructor who also teaches traditional bachata and merengue, and directrs the Futuro dance team. He works with adult dancers and younger students, and his teaching includes classes for children and teenagers at Stephanie Stevenson’s Kids Latin Dance Convention.
Hernandez has competed as a soloist and as the professional partner in pro-am divisions. At the 2026 Royal Latin Dance Cup, he placed third in Salsa Open Solo Men. At the 2025 World Salsa Summit, he and Luz Garcia took first place in Salsa Pro-Am Ladies Showcase 17 and Under On2, with Hernandez dancing as the professional.
He teaches through the Los Angeles dance community, including On2ourage’s instructor roster. His festival work extends to the Pacific Northwest, where he has been featured at the Portland Salsa and Bachata Congress and selected as a judge for its Gemini Dance Competition. Across these roles, his career includes studio instruction, youth education and the preparation required for salsa performance and competition.